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West Baray Lake

west of Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Ranked #69 of 106 attractions in Siem Reap
4.0 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
Owner description: A giant reservoir constructed during the Khmer Empire, measuring 8km long by 2.1km wide (or almost 2,300 Wembley Stadium football pitches). Its...... more » Owner description: A giant reservoir constructed during the Khmer Empire, measuring 8km long by 2.1km wide (or almost 2,300 Wembley Stadium football pitches). Its purpose at the time it was constructed is still not clear, and the original hypothesis, that it was used for irrigation, no longer holds much water. In the centre, is an island with the West Mebon temple. A great spot for walks, or a short boat ride out to the island. You can also hire hammocks for about a dollar, and picnic on the freshly prepared food sold from about a dozen stalls. « less
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“A fun slice of real Cambodia life”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011

Since I had 2 extra days in Siem Reap than I planned, I took a friend's advice and made a trip to the Baray for one of them. I wasn't expecting much, but I ended up having a great time seeing the local Cambodians hanging out and spending time on a boat with some fisherman (you can read about it... More

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“sunday outing by the lake”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011
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Visitors to Siem Reap should ask their Tour Guides or any Tuk Tuk Driver to arrange a visit to the West Baray River. Its is a picnic area by the river where all the locals visit for relaxation, mostly on a sunday. Travelling to West Baray, one gets to see a little more of the countryside and meet the local... More

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